Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English and Drama BA] From Goldsmiths, University of London

Why study BA English and Drama (Hons)Êat Goldsmiths, University of London?

• YouÕll be taught by professional theatre-makers, and benefit from our strong links with theatrical companies and professional organisations Ð many of them on our doorstep.
• You wonÕt just study Western theatre. You'll have the chance to examine plays and texts from Africa and the Caribbean.
• This degree is for students who are looking for some practical experience with producing theatre but would like to study a course primarily designed to develop your understanding of performance studies rather than your creative practice.
• At the end of your second year, you'll be able to choose between two pathways: Drama or English. This allows you to tailor your studies to your interests so you can get the most from your degree.
• Many of the staff in the Department of Theatre and Performance are professional theatre-makers, and we have strong links with theatres, companies and professional organisations.
• We have a strong tradition of theatre-making, and our on-campus facilities include a theatre and performance studios.

Skills

This degree will enable you to become articulate, critical, independent and self-initiating by developing a range of transferable skills, including the ability to:

• develop analytical skills and proficiency in assessing evidence
• work practically as an individual and in groups
• analyse personal practice in relation to theoretical models
• research and present complex information
• present ideas and analysis in a variety of formats
• document and record ideas and information
• take responsibility for your own ideas and respond creatively to the ideas of others
• work to a deadline
• share work responsibly
• communicate and write clearly
• practise self-discipline

These skills are attractive to a variety of employers, and apply to many different career paths.

Careers

When you graduate you might, like many of our students, go on to work in the theatre or related media, in publishing, administration, programming, project management, development work, marketing and publicity, management or technical production. You can read more about career options after you graduate on our English and Drama careers pages.

You may choose undertake further specialist training to work as a teacher or arts therapist, or go on to higher level academic study.